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APICS CPIM-Part-2 Exam - Topic 1 Question 52 Discussion

Which of the following is the fundamental difference between finite loading and other capacity planning approaches?
D) It considers adjustments to plans based on planned capacity utilization.
A) It is highly dependent on advanced computer software to function effectively.
B) It is only managed by shop floor supervisors.
C) It can use historical information to drive decision-making processes.

APICS CPIM-Part-2 Exam - Topic 1 Question 52 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CPIM-Part-2 exam
Question #: 52
Topic #: 1
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Which of the following is the fundamental difference between finite loading and other capacity planning approaches?

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Suggested Answer: D

Finite loading is a capacity planning approach that considers adjustments to plans based on planned capacity utilization. It does not allow overloading of resources and schedules operations only when there is enough capacity available. Finite loading creates a more realistic schedule for the production processes than other approaches, such as infinite loading, that ignore the capacity constraints and assume that the due dates of orders are absolute. Finite loading is not highly dependent on advanced computer software, although it can benefit from it. It is not only managed by shop floor supervisors, but also by planners and schedulers. It can use historical information, but it is not the only approach that can do so. Therefore, the fundamental difference between finite loading and other capacity planning approaches is that it considers adjustments to plans based on planned capacity utilization.Reference:= CPIM Part 2 Exam Content Manual, Domain 6: Plan, Manage, and Execute Detailed Schedules, Section B: Schedule Production Activities, Subsection 1: Develop a detailed production schedule (p. 28)


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Pearline
2 days ago
Not sure about that, seems too simplistic.
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Val
7 days ago
Totally agree with D, it’s all about utilization!
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Magdalene
12 days ago
Wait, is it really that dependent on software?
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Luis
2 months ago
I think C is more important, though.
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Skye
2 months ago
D is definitely the key difference!
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Nobuko
3 months ago
I’m torn between options C and D. I know finite loading uses historical data, but does it really focus on adjustments?
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Cary
3 months ago
I feel like I’ve seen a similar question before, and I think the answer is about how finite loading considers adjustments to plans.
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Leoma
3 months ago
I remember something about finite loading using historical data, but that doesn't seem to be the main difference.
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Caprice
3 months ago
I think the key difference might be related to how finite loading adjusts plans based on capacity utilization, but I'm not entirely sure.
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